Idaho Transportation Department warns of scam text demanding money for unpaid traffic tickets
BOISE, Idaho -- The Idaho Transportation Department is warning people of a scam text going around demanding money for unpaid traffic tickets.
Boise Police find homemade bomb during traffic stop
A routine traffic stop turned dangerous when Boise Police discovered a homemade bomb in a suspect's vehicle early Friday. The bomb squad successfully neutralized the device.
Kling: Transfer will give Ford Idaho Center a chance to shine
NAMPA, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. From one public institution to another, the city of Nampa has proposed an ownership transfer of the Ford Idaho Center to the College of Western Idaho. A Tuesday evening town hall discussing the proposal saw a strong showing...
Beloved St. Luke’s security K9 Rocky passes away unexpectedly at home
BOISE, Idaho — St. Luke's Health System is mourning the loss of one of its cherished team members, Rocky, a dedicated security K9 who passed away unexpectedly on July 7. Rocky, a loyal boxer, succumbed to a heart attack at home while with his handler, Greg Tank. Rocky began...
Debate Heats Up Over Boise’s ‘Everyone Is Welcome Here’ Sign
Maybe it's a Boise thing, and if you don't live in Boise, you don't understand what it means to live in Idaho's city of trees. A city is only as solid as the laws and officials who serve that city. Rules are meant to be followed, especially when it comes to state laws.
An update on the HWY 16 to I-84 project and what it means for...
ITD hosted an open house for locals to learn more about the HYW 16 to I-84 project and what it will look like at the HWY 44 interchange.
New coffee shop ‘with a twist’ coming to Southeast Boise
Southeast Boise is gaining a new coffee shop this summer, and it has a special twist. Coffee with a Twist is taking over the old Lulu’s Fine Pizza and Sushi location on 2475 S Apple St., Ste 101 in Boise. Last July, Lulu’s officially closed its doors and another...
Swimmer’s itch outbreak at Freedom Park Pond leads to new city measures in Star
Star residents are being warned about swimmers' itch at Freedom Park Pond, but many locals are still enjoying the popular swimming spot while taking precautions.
Buc-ee’s discussed opening its westernmost location yet
Buc-ee's has explored the possibility of expanding to Idaho in a move that would give the Texas-based travel center its westernmost location. City officials in Meridian, Idaho met with Buc-ee's representatives on June 12 to discuss the potential of opening a travel center in the city, Meridian Economic Development...
Animal abuse investigation underway in Caldwell after disturbing discovery
CALDWELL, Idaho — The Caldwell Police Department's Animal Control Unit is investigating a case of animal abuse and neglect after receiving a report on July 15 about disturbing conditions at a residence on Dearborn. Video footage provided by the reporting party revealed several animals confined without adequate food,...